Payroll Transformation (Workday)

We are looking for a transformation-focused payroll professional with experience operating within large, complex organisations, ideally within the Retail sector
Client Details

Our Client

UK leading multi-site organisation with a nationwide presence
Highly complex workforce model including salaried, hourly-paid, seasonal and shift based employees
Significant investment in people, technology and digital transformation initiatives
Hybrid working model for this role offered - typically 1 to 2 days per week in the office
Office location: nr. Cambridge Description

Payroll Transformation (Workday)

Reporting into the transformation leadership team, you will play a critical role in ensuring payroll processes, controls, and technology solutions are operating effectively following multiple Workday implementations.

You will work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, Technology, and third-party providers to identify opportunities for process optimisation, improve data quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading payroll transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assessing current payroll processes and designing future-state solutions.
Supporting the optimisation of multiple implemented Workday modules.
Driving payroll process standardisation across a large, multi-site workforce.
Managing payroll-related systems enhancements, testing, and releases.
Identifying and resolving process inefficiencies and control gaps.
Partnering with HRIS, Finance, and Technology teams to improve integrations and data flows.
Supporting payroll governance, compliance, and risk management activities.
Managing stakeholders across operational and executive levels.
Delivering change management and adoption activities across payroll functions.
Providing subject matter expertise on UK payroll legislation and best practice.

Profile

Payroll Transformation (Workday)

Happy to adhere to a rolling contract (c. 9 months minimum)
Immediately available
Significant experience leading payroll transformation programmes.
Experience within a high-volume UK payroll environment supporting thousands of employees.
Strong experience working with Workday Payroll and multiple Workday modules (e.g. HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, Benefits).
Proven experience following HRIS and payroll technology implementations.
Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, compliance, and controls.
Experience managing complex stakeholder groups.
Demonstrable process improvement and operating model redesign experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job Offer

Payroll Transformation (Workday)

Daily rate (inclusive of holiday pay): £400 - £450 per day
Travel expensed when coming to the office (nr. Cambridge)
Typically 1 -2 days per week on site
9 month, rolling contract
Full time
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed